Thinkin' Things

The Thinkin' Things series allows players to experiment and explore with interactive objects in different ways and methods throughout the games. This can be in the form of playing with shapes, patterns, motions, sound effects and music tunes. Every game has its own preset designs and demonstrations to give the player an idea of how the game works before the player can customize a design of their own. Some games also permit the player to record their own sounds with a microphone.

TERC commented that two activities within Thinkin' Things Collection 1 have the opportunity to "provide variety and continued challenge". Computer Gaming World stated that it was "an excellent example of educational software ... a well-designed and creative program that really enhances learning". PC Player thought the game fell short due to its inferior graphics, sound, and gameplay. Teaching Children Mathematics deemed it "delightful".

Thinkin' Things Collection 2 was the 5th most popular title in the Macintosh category sold across seven Software Etc. stores in the Washington area in the week ending on December 28, 1996. New Straits Times commented that the activities in this version were targeted at an older demographic than its predecessor.